Pipe History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the Pipe surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived in Somerset. While it is generally regarded that the name was from this area, the first records of the name are scattered throughout Englsand. The surname Pipe may also be derived from the word piper. Early Origins of the Pipe familyThe surname Pipe was first found in Staffordshire at Field, a township, in the parish of Leigh, union of Uttoxeter, S. division of the hundred of Totmonslow. " It anciently belonged to Burton Abbey, of which it was long held by the family of Pipe, from whom it passed to the Bagots." 1 Early History of the Pipe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pipe research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1086 and 1578 are included under the topic Early Pipe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pipe Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Pipe include Pipe, Pipes and others. Early Notables of the Pipe familyDistinguished members of the family include
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Pipe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Pipe Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Pipe Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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